Emerging Contact-Killing Antibacterial Strategies for Developing Anti-Biofilm Dental Polymeric Restorative Materials

Emerging Contact-Killing Antibacterial Strategies for Developing Anti-Biofilm Dental Polymeric Restorative Materials

Polymeric materials are the first choice for restoring tooth cavities, bonding tooth-colored fillings, sealing root canal systems, and many other dental restorative applications. However, polymeric materials are highly susceptible to bacterial attachment and colonization, leading to dental diseases....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Heba Mitwalli, Rashed Alsahafi, Abdulrahman A. Balhaddad, Michael D. Weir, Hockin H. K. Xu, Mary Anne S. Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Bioengineering
Subjects:
antibacterial agents
polymers
dental caries
biofilms
composite resins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/7/3/83

Similar Items

Similar Items